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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.28, 1,768.69 and 448.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.28, 1,768.69 and 448.93 is: 673.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.28 : 1,768.69 = 448.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.28/1,768.69 = 448.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.28x = 1,768.69 × 448.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.28x = 794,018.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,018.00/1,179.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 673.31

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